Obama is passing the torch not to Biden but to Kamala Harris

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After half a century in public life and three presidential runs, Joe Biden has finally secured the Democratic nomination and a polling lead far greater and more stable than the last two runs of his predecessors.

But while Biden may view his commanding victory over Bernie Sanders and dozens of his left-wing wannabes as a definitive party victory, top Democrats seem a little more eager to turn Biden’s presidency into Weekend at Bernie’s, preferring running mate Kamala Harris as a shadow leader. Don’t trust me! Just see how Barack Obama reordered the third night of the Democratic National Convention:

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